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Discount Tickets!
The library is now selling discounted tickets to several attractions on Long Island! Cash, credit card or money order is needed at the time of purchase, payable to Huntington Public Library. Tickets are non-refundable and may be purchased at the Circulation Desk in either buildings.
Cloud Printing
Cloud Printing
Print from anywhere to our library!
Wireless printing is available at either our Main Street or Station branch locations for 25 cents per page. Using the email program of your choice, simply attach the document you wish to print to a new e-mail addressed to one of the addresses below and send it. All that is left to do is pay at the Customer Services Desk! Your document will be waiting for you at the HP Scanner/Copier/Printer at the selected location.
To print at Main Street location, send email attachment to:
To print at Station Branch location, send email attachment to:
Please note that your document size must be set for a standard 8 1/2" by 11" paper size or your document will not print. In addition, attachments must not exceed 10MB in size.
Please also make sure that there is text in the subject line and that the file is an MS Word, MS Power Point, or an MS Excel file. The following additional formats are also acceptable: .txt, .pdf, .html, , .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .png, or .tiff file.
Library Equipment & Technology
From Desktop computers, iMacs and iPads to high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi, Huntington Public Library has the technology and equipment you need to get quick and reliable information. Our friendly, courteous and patient library staff are happy to help you use any of these resources.
Public Computers
Residents with a valid Huntington Public Library card as well as guests may use the public computers. We do not limit guests to a specific number of computers, but guest users must provide identication to a Customer Services representative prior to accessing our public computers. Acceptable identification includes a library card from your home library, a driver's license or other form of identification that provides your address.
Computers at the Main Library and Station Branch provide Internet access, word processing and spreadsheet programs, games and access to subscription information services (i.e., our databases and other electronic resources) via the Internet. Most of our computers are PC-based and are configured with Microsoft™ Windows 7 and Microsoft Office Professional 2010. A limited number of Apple™ iMacs are also available.
Computers are available in separate areas for adults, children and teens.
Users under the age of 18 need written permission from a parent/legal guardian to use the Internet. Permission is granted by signing the back of the child’s library card application.
Sessions are for one hour with a maximum of two hours per day. Session times may be extended beyond two hours depending upon circumstances and at the sole discretion of a librarian. All sessions require an agreement and consent to our Acceptable Use Policy prior to access.
Cardholding Huntington Public Library patrons receive the first $0.50¢ of printing free, per day. After that, and for all guests, printing is .10¢ per page for black-and-white or.25¢ per page for color.
Wi-Fi
Huntington Public Library provides free high-speed wireless Internet access at both our 338 Main Street and Station Branch locations. Our high-speed Wi-Fi is powered by dedicated Cablevision Optimum Ultra connections. These Internet connections are unfiltered and also require agreement and consent to our Acceptable Use Policy prior to access. The security passphrase to connect is "hpllibrary" without the quotation marks.
Book Scanner
eReaders and iPads
Huntington Public Library does not currently circulate eReaders (Kindles, Nooks, etc) for patron use, but this service is being considered. In the interim, our knowledgeable and helpful reference staff would be more than happy to assist you with downloading materials from our digital collections to your personal devices.
The Youth and Parent Services Department currently has one Apple™ iPad available to patrons for in-library use only.
Merlin EnhancedVision Magnifier
The Merlin is is a full-color, auto-focus video magnifier, enabling "individuals with low vision to read, write, view photos, and more, in color, black-and-white, or advanced high-contrast positive or negative viewing modes." The Merlin is located around the corner from the Adult Reference Desk at our 338 Main Street location, right next to our Bookscanner. To learn more, call Nancy Freeman, Department Head of Senior Services, at 631-427-5165 ext. 299.
Photocopiers
A total of five photocopiers are strategically located on the first and second floors of the Main Library. Of these, three (two black and white and one color copier) are located to left of the main customer service desk on the first floor. The remaining two black and white copiers are located on the second floor in the reading hall area and in the Youth & Parent Services Department, respectively. The charge for copying is 0.10¢ per page for black-and-white or 0.25¢ per page for color. There is one black and white copier available for public use at our Station Branch location.
Self Checkout Stations
Self service convenience is available at Huntington Public Library. We provide a number of touch-screen enabled "self checkout" stations at both our 338 Main and 1335 New York Avenue locations so you can avoid periodic lines at the customer services desk and be on your way. At 338 Main, self checkout stations are located on the second floor in the Youth & Parent Services Department near the computer lab, and on the first floor opposite both the Adult Services and Customer Services Desks. One self checkout station is located at the Station Branch opposite the Customer Services Desk. Please see a staff member if you have any questions about their use.
